Trae Young has expressed disappointment over his partnership with Dejounte Murray during their two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, acknowledging that their collaboration did not yield the expected success.

Despite their strong off-court relationship, Young noted that their on-court chemistry was lacking, which contributed to the team's struggles.

The Hawks had a combined record of 55-62 with Young and Murray in the lineup, culminating in a first-round playoff elimination in 2023 and missing the postseason the following year.

Following the Hawks' disappointing performance, Murray was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, allowing Young and the Hawks to move forward.

Murray is expected to enhance the Pelicans' performance as a floor general, bringing his leadership and ability to position teammates effectively to their offensive strategy.

In a recent podcast, Young discussed the positives and negatives of playing with Murray, emphasizing that while they faced challenges, they will remain lifelong friends.

Young acknowledged that many duos have faced similar challenges in the league, expressing that it 'sucks' they could not achieve their goals together.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans have shown significant growth, improving their regular season wins from 36 to 49 over recent seasons.

Young also commented on the potential of new players like Reed Sheppard and Alex Sarr, although he remains cautious about their immediate impact.

As trade rumors swirl around him this offseason, Young's future with the Hawks remains uncertain.

Initially excited about teaming up with Murray, Young had anticipated significant success, but their differing playing styles ultimately did not mesh well.